Title 6 - Animals

6.09.045 Trapping Coyotes in Protection of Private Property and Livestock.

1. A.
   Notwithstanding the provisions in Section 6.09.040, upon request by a resident, property owner, homeowner, or homes association, the Chief of Police may find that a coyote (Canis latrans) has become a danger to the private property or livestock of such individual(s) and may authorize and direct the trapping of a specific targeted animal responsible for private property destruction.
2. B.
   In the event the Chief of Police makes the finding required by subsection A, the Chief may authorize any method of trapping which is found to be humane and necessary when considered in the totality of the circumstances.
3. C.
   In the event the Chief deems trapping necessary, the resident, property owner, homeowner or homes association making the request will be responsible for the first $250 of the costs of said trapping.
4. D.
   All trapping must occur on either City-owned property or property owned or controlled by the resident, property owner, homeowner or homes association, or on other property with the consent of the owner of the property.

(History: Ord. DAC-2797 §1, 2009)

Effective on: 1/1/1901